That’s because this speaker serves as both a portable audio gadget and - as the branding implies - a power bank. And, unlike some other tradeoffs often made in portable speaker design, this one falls squarely in the positive category. But there’s a tradeoff to be made in exchange for a longer charging time and larger battery. The battery in JBL Charge 5 is rated at 7,500mAh and, as a result, took right around the claimed 4-hours to charge during my review.
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Battery life is great if you don’t use this as a power bank too often Long battery life and easy-to-read indicator are hallmarks for this series It’s arguably the best-looking portable speaker the company has built to date, and arguably delivers the best in-hand feel and aesthetic too. Summarily, JBL obviously put forward its best effort with Charge 5. But even that material both looks and feels premium, compared to some other ruggedized speakers. That’s colored to match the speaker, which was black for my review unit - although JBL Charge 5 does come in a total of six configurations. That’s with the exception of the ends and the feet slats - coated in a rubbery material. The company opted for a soft-touch fabric that extends around the entire speaker. This JBL device is one that feels as though it costs quite a bit more than it actually does.Īnd that premium feel extends to the materials in use here, as well as other aspects of JBL Charge 5 too. In fact, it feels just right for the power of this speaker and, as importantly, for the price. That’s not to say that the weight or size is too much. But it still took me by surprise just how much weight was there when I was pulling it from its packaging. Now, I expected no different from a speaker with this much oomph. Of course, size and weight were the first aspects of JBL Charge 5 to hit me when I first opened my review unit. JBL Charge 5 hardware is hefty and rugged with a premium aesthetic JBL Charge 5 manages to be both rugged and sleek
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best-android-phones Best Android Phones.If you're on a strict budget, don't forget that the introduction of a new model means that the JBL Charge 4 will likely be discounted – in fact, we've seen prices drop as low as $120 / £99 / AU$180. While global pricing is still to be announced, that works out at around AU$230. You can also charge your device using the speaker's built-in powerbank, making it ideal for when you're on the move.ĭesign-wise, the Charge 5 doesn't look dramatically different compared to other speakers in the line, though it does come with silicone bumpers on each side to protect it from falls.Ĭoming in black, blue, gray, red, teal, and an eye-catching camouflage design, the JBL Charge 5 will be available to buy in March for $179.99 / £159.99. Battery life comes in at 20 hours, so there's no change there – though that's still an impressive figure, making it longer-lasting than many outdoor speakers on the market.
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